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The Chicago Business BarometerTM, produced with MNI, moderated by -0.8 points to 44.3 in January; the fifth consecutive month below 50. This follows a 7.2-point December rebound to signal a softer downturn.
- Production recorded an 8.5-point boost in January to 48.6, remaining marginally contractive.
- New Orders softened by -2.7 points to 40.6, after a 12.3 -point jump in December.
- Order Backlogs descended by -19.2 points in January to a June 2020 low of 35.5. This more than reversed the 17.5 gain in December.
- Employment ticked down by -0.6 points to a four-month low of 42.0 in January as one-quarter of firms reported lower employment levels.
- Supplier Deliveries rose 1.4 points to 54.9 as domestic lead times increased marginally. Certain chemical material shortages remain acute.
- Inventories declined by 4.6 points to 44.9 as firms continued to work down excess inventory built up due to previously severe supply constraints.
- Prices Paid increased in January, accelerating by 7.4 points to 72.5, breaking a five-month streak of loosening prices.
- The survey ran from January 2 to 17.
Why MNI
MNI is the leading provider
of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
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